In Cambodia, some families still try to ‘cure’ LGBT sons and daughter

14 October 2015
The Huffington Post
Gender / Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) / Social development
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)

When Meas Sophanuth started to transition in high school, his mother — afraid that her child would bring shame to the family — tried to stop what she saw as his “unnatural” behavior. …
The government, for instance, has recently shown support for programs combating LGBT-based discrimination in schools. This year, it is backing an initiative spearheaded by UNESCO and CCHR to deliver LGBT sensitivity training to thousands of Cambodian teachers. …

 Dominique Mosbergen
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lgbt-cambodia_5614ed2de4b0fad1591a0ced

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